US Bridges

Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Grist Mill Road · Structure no. 017703

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTyler Loop Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT Grist Mill Road
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67414, -86.65421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Tyler Loop Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.